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A teenager has died and several other people were injured after a fountain collapsed during celebrations following Spain’s FIFA World Cup victory. The tragic incident happened as hundreds of jubilant fans gathered around the fountain to celebrate Spain’s 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup final. Witnesses said the structure suddenly gave way under […]
Continue ReadingA 27-year-old Nigerian national, identified as Obase Prosper, has been arrested in Delhi, India, over allegations of drug trafficking and involvement in an international online romance scam. Indian authorities said officers recovered 5.085 kilograms of methamphetamine, estimated to be worth more than ₹10 crore, during the operation. According to investigators, Obase entered India on a […]
Continue ReadingTroops of Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside officers of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), have foiled an attempted mass abduction of students by suspected ISWAP terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Monguno, Borno State. The school, currently serving as a temporary hostel for students of the Federal Polytechnic, Monguno, came under […]
Continue ReadingA 64-year-old Nigerian father of five, John Adesoye, has achieved his dream of becoming a registered nurse in the United Kingdom, proving that age is no barrier to education and career success. Adesoye, who grew up in Nigeria, previously worked as an electronics technician in Greece before relocating to the UK in 2013. Determined to […]
Continue ReadingA Nigerian nurse, Emmanuel Ndubuisi, has been honoured with a national bravery award in the United Kingdom after risking his life to save a patient during a fire at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The incident happened in August last year when a female patient in her 50s allegedly tried to use an e-cigarette while connected to […]
Continue ReadingThree siblings travelling from Abuja to Benue State to bury their late mother were reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, July 18, along the Ogobia–Otukpo Road, between Omutele and Ankpechi villages in Oglewu District. The victims were said to […]
Continue ReadingNigerian singer Timi Dakolo has denied claims that he owes UK-based entertainment company Revolve Entertainment £4,106 following a tour in the United Kingdom. The allegation was made by the company’s representative, popularly known as DJ Timmy, who accused the singer of failing to settle an outstanding balance and threatened to expose him publicly if the […]
Continue ReadingThe Borno State Government has confirmed that it received a 15-second proof-of-life video showing the students who were abducted from Lassa in Askira/Uba Local Government Area. According to the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, the video was presented during a security meeting, confirming that the kidnapped students are still alive. The commissioner said […]
Continue ReadingLionel Messi has described the prospect of facing Spain’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as “crazy,” after an old photo showing him holding Yamal as a baby resurfaced online. The now-viral image was taken in 2007 during a charity calendar photoshoot when Messi, then a rising Barcelona star, posed […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress and media personality Seyi Hunter has spoken about what she describes as Nigeria’s complicated relationship with sexuality, saying that many people publicly condemn sexual content while privately consuming it. Speaking during an interview, Hunter noted that Nigeria consistently ranks among countries with high traffic to adult websites, yet many people are unwilling to […]
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